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HG53 RUV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 RUV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2024 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Dec 2024 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 91,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 80,361 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,855 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front anti-roll bar drop links rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre over head stop lamp not working (advice)

Fail 23 Oct 2019 72,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front anti-roll bar drop links rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre over head stop lamp not working (advice)

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged+split/loose

nearside front wheel rim has a slight damage

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strong advise on offside rear wheel bearing has movement

Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,010 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens dull (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens dull (1.8.A.1b)

advise handbrake slightly high

advise on offside front bumper loose

both front headlamp lens very dull

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strong advise on offside rear wheel bearing has movement

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,737 miles

both headlamps lens dull

front bumper slight damaged+insecure

offside rear coil spring rusted

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,073 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamps lens dull

both rear tyres side walls perished tyre treads cracking

front and rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,073 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged offside front tyre valve split+deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamps lens dull

both rear tyres side walls perished tyre treads cracking

excessive hand brake travel

front and rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers slightly split on the ends

both headlamps lens slightly dull

offside rear tyre outer side wall has a serious cracks

slight damaged to rear bumper lower panel

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,837 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 47,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,674 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 43,221 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,355 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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HG53 RUV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG53 RUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG53 RUV registered?

HG53 RUV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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